Non Compos Mentis

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non compos mentis
insane, not of sound mind, not sane and cannot be held responsible for his actions


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Non compos mentis
The term non compos mentis comes from Latin, non meaning "not," compos meaning "in control," and mentis, genitive singular of mens, mind, and means not having a sound mind; not sane.It is most typically used in its negative form, non compos mentis, that is, not having control of one's faculties, as in a phrase such as "It was determined that the criminal was non compos mentis" (i.e., insane); one might say the criminal was compos mentis, i.e., the criminal had full knowledge of his/her acts and is competent to stand trial.
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non compos mentis
Adjective
1. not of sound mind, memory, or understanding; in law, not competent to go to trial
(synonym) non compos mentis(p), of unsound mind(p)
(similar) insane


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Non compos mentis

Not of sound mind; not having the regular use of reason; hence, also, as a noun, an idiot; a lunatic; one devoid of reason, either by nature or from accident.
  

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Non compos mentis
Not of sound mind (Latin). - (read more on Non compos mentis)
  


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